Employment History
Check
An Employment History Check is important to any Background Check and is absolutely critical in Pre Employment Screening.
When checking Employment Histories we attempt to contact previous employers to verify job title, dates of employment, salary, and eligibility for rehire.
We also ask for any problems a future employer should be aware of.
The report shows the information the applicant claimed compared to the prior employer's responses.Why Employment History Checks
An applicant's employment history is a good indication of future performance. Confirming employment claims helps the prospective employer verify that the applicant fits the job requirements. Employment History Checks are especially important because of the high number of false and exaggerated work history claims (see Background Check Statistics).Even if a prior employer will only verify minimal information, Employment History Checks are an essential element of a negligent hiring defense (see Protect Against Negligent Hiring Liability).
No National Employment Verification Database
There is NO true national database for employment history verification. In most cases contact is made directly with each employer. Some employers contract out their employment history verifications to third-party verification services. Anyone seeking an employment verification through a third-party verification service is charged a fee.If applicants need help reconstructing their own work history, the Social Security Administration has several reports that may help. See Applicant Background Check Resources: Social Security Work History and Earnings History Reports.
A Quality Employment History Check
We recommend Employment History Checks for all staff, including full-time employees, part-time employees, temps, contractors, and volunteers. We recommend contacting each previous employer for the last seven years.Most Employment Verifications are available in 1 to 3 business days. However, some employers are difficult to locate and some are very slow in responding. Some employers and third-party party verification services only provide minimal information. So, patience is often required when attempting a full and proper Employment History Check.
For applicants who have worked outside the United States, International Employment History Checks are available, see International Employment Verification.
For more details about our Employment History Checks, see Employment and Work History Verification.
Other Employee Verifications
Other Employee Verifications available include:- E-Verify and Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
- Education Verification
- Motor Vehicle Report (Drivers License Verification)
- Professional License Verification - State/Federal
Related Resources
- Comprehensive Background Check: The Best Background Check
- Summary Of What Can Be In A Background Check
- Guidelines and Sample Policies by Industry Sources: Verifications Best Practices: What Clients Need to Know for Successful Outsourced Verifications
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